3 Beauty Pros Discuss the Best Makeup for Blond Hair

My hair is important to me, and for some reason unbeknownst to me, being recognized as a blonde is just as significant. Yes, I identify as as naturally blond even though I dye my hair. Does that make me strange? Maybe, but staying loyal to blond hair dye (and part of my identity) means a few other things too. For one, my light hair, in some ways, dictates my makeup choices. Surely, I'm not suggesting you can't wear any makeup you want—regardless of hair color. But there are few tricks of the trade that keep your hair your face in a symbiotic relationship.

Below, makeup artists lay out a few guidelines for shades, textures, and products that will look best with blond hair—regardless of whether you've always been blond or just emerged from below the foils.

1. Bronze your complexion

"Fair-skinned blondes can run the risk of looking 'washed out' when they go platinum. Swipe on a bit of bronzer on your forehead, cheeks, and chin to make sure your bone structure doesn't get lost," says Kelli Bartlett, the director of artistry and education at Glamsquad.

2. Pair bold brows with bright lips

"One of my favorite looks on a blonde is a bold brow and bright lip. You can have your brows tinted (or try it at home)," says Bartlett. "I'd recommend going two shades deeper than your natural color. Pair them with bright, cherry red or fuchsia on the lip—this combo gives balance to the face and is very chic."